This is an authentic vintage handwoven huipil textile currently for sale at the Chichicastenango and Panajachel textiles markets in Guatemala. These huipiles are generally purchased by Mayan women as going out wear, and worn on special occasions. Some huiples are ceremonial.

Huipiles are 1 or 2 rectangular woven panels sewn together with the head hole cut in the middle. They are not meant to be fitted and have no stretch in the fabric.

They are predominantly cotton, and very occasionally silk or wool. The Mayan women wear them tucked into a high waisted skirt, but westerners usually wear them untucked or as ponchos with the side seams open.

Huipiles can be worn as a casual fit blouse or a huipil that is much wider than you would normally wear can be worn as a poncho with the side seams open. If the huipil is quite short you can turn it at an angle so the peaks are at the front and back.

Mayans are a short race so generally the huipiles are between 50cm - 60cm long, but some are shorter. They look good worn untucked and just reaching your waist, but if you prefer hip length look for the longer huipiles. The cotton fabric tends to be much thicker than most western blouses so take that into account if you wish to tuck them in.

See size guide to find your fit.

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Textiles are sourced throughout regional Guatemala and normally take 1-2 weeks to complete their transit from village to DHL. Once DHL has your textile you will receive a tracking number. Any custom duties or taxes a country may charge are the customers responsibility

RETURNS
Returns are accepted for undisclosed damage or obvious stains. Returns or exchanges are not accepted for issues relating to size, fit, weight, or colour variations.

Measurements (length and width) are provided in each listing — it is the buyer's responsibility to review these details before purchasing.

Because these are vintage textiles, some loose threads or gentle fabric softening are characteristic of their history, not defects. However, if an item arrives with significant, undisclosed damage or a major stain not mentioned in the listing description, a return will be honoured.

To Request a Return for Damage:
1. Contact us within 3 days of delivery with your order number and clear, well-lit photos of the undisclosed damage or stain.
2. If approved, we will provide a prepaid return shipping label.
3. Items must be shipped back in their original, unwashed, and unworn condition.

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